T20 World Cup: USA’s Netravalkar recalls U-15 days with ‘close friend’ SKY

T20 World Cup: USA’s Netravalkar recalls U-15 days with ‘close friend’ SKY

New York, June 12 - Ahead of USA facing India in the Men's T20 World Cup Group A clash at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday night, left-arm fast-bowler Saurabh Netravalkar recalled how in-form batter Suryakumar Yadav has been a close

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T20 World Cup: ‘If there’s good time to play NZ, it’s now’, says Powell

T20 World Cup: ‘If there’s good time to play NZ, it’s now’, says Powell

Tarouba (Trinidad), June 12 - West Indies captain Rovman Powell believes his team is facing New Zealand at the perfect time in the ongoing Men’s T20 World Cup, citing that the Kane Williamson-led side are slightly "undercooked" ahead of the Group C clash

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T20 World Cup: ‘Vastly experienced’ Jadeja will win matches for India, says Mhambrey

T20 World Cup: ‘Vastly experienced’ Jadeja will win matches for India, says Mhambrey

New York, June 12 - India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey has backed ‘vastly experienced’ Ravindra Jadeja to come good in the Men’s T20 World Cup, saying that the left-arm spin all-rounder will be winning matches for the team later in the competition.

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T20 World Cup: Hardik always had confidence in his ability, says bowling coach Mhambrey

T20 World Cup: Hardik always had confidence in his ability, says bowling coach Mhambrey

New York, June 12 - India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey said vice-captain Hardik Pandya always has the confidence is his abilities despite a poor run in IPL 2024, adding that he has now found the bowling rhythm in the Men’s T20 World Cup.

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Fans burst into anger after ‘Qatar rob India’ of FIFA World Cup qualifying spot

Fans burst into anger after ‘Qatar rob India’ of FIFA World Cup qualifying spot

New Delhi, June 12 - India’s devastating loss against Qatar has broke the hearts of football fans around the country as it resulted in the country being eliminated from the FIFA WC Qualifiers in the second round.

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FIFA WC Qualifiers: ‘Injustice to my boys’, Stimac hits back at controversial Qatar’s goal vs India

FIFA WC Qualifiers: ‘Injustice to my boys’, Stimac hits back at controversial Qatar’s goal vs India

Doha, June 12 - India men's football team head coach Igor Stimac termed Qatar's controversial equaliser in the FIFA World Cup Qualifier round 2 match as an injustice to his side as their dream to make the 2026 World Cup came crashing down

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T20 World Cup: Australia crush Namibia to seal Super 8 berth

T20 World Cup: Australia crush Namibia to seal Super 8 berth

North Sound (Antigua), June 12 - Australia qualified for the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup after defeating Namibia by nine wickets here at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Wednesday (as per IST).

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T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka vs Nepal match abandoned after heavy rain in Florida

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka vs Nepal match abandoned after heavy rain in Florida

Lauderhill, June 12 - The T20 World Cup group D match between Nepal and Sri Lanka has been called off without a ball being bowled due to inclement weather in Florida, leaving both teams splitting one point apiece.

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FIFA WC Qualifiers: India lose out on qualification dreams with controversial 1-2 loss against Qatar

FIFA WC Qualifiers: India lose out on qualification dreams with controversial 1-2 loss against Qatar

Doha, June 12 - Indian football fans were again left seething in frustration as the side fell against Asian Champions Qatar despite taking the lead in the first half.

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T20 World Cup: Clinical Pakistan keep alive their hopes with a seven-wicket win over Canada

T20 World Cup: Clinical Pakistan keep alive their hopes with a seven-wicket win over Canada

New York, June 12 - A clinical bowling performance led by Mohammad Amir (2-13) and Haris Rauf (2-26) and an unbeaten half-century by Mohammad Rizwan (53 not out) helped Pakistan beat Canada by seven wickets to register their first win in preliminary round

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BCCI secretary Jay Shah condoles the passing of MCA President Amol Kale

BCCI secretary Jay Shah condoles the passing of MCA President Amol Kale

Mumbai, June 11 - The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) honorary secretary Jay Shah has condoled the death of Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) President Amol Kale.

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Sri Lanka recall Sachini Nisansala for home ODIs against West Indies

Sri Lanka recall Sachini Nisansala for home ODIs against West Indies

Colombo, June 11 - Sri Lanka have recalled all-rounder Sachini Nisansala for the home three-match ODI series against West Indies, starting on June 15 in Hambantota.

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T20 World Cup: Australia hopeful of Mitchell Marsh bowling against Scotland

T20 World Cup: Australia hopeful of Mitchell Marsh bowling against Scotland

North Sound (Antigua and Barbuda), June 11 - Australia head coach Andrew McDonald is hopeful that captain Mitchell Marsh will be available to bowl against Scotland in their final group stage fixture of the T20 World Cup.

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AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey attends annual GFA awards ceremony

AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey attends annual GFA awards ceremony

Margao (Goa), June 11 - Sesa FA’s Joshua D’Silva and FC Tuem’s Pearl Fernandes were named the GFA men’s and women’s best players at the Goa Football Association’s annual awards night at Verna. AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey was present as the chief guest,

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Euro 2024: Chhetri picks England as favourites, hopes Southgate to be ‘more adventurous’

Euro 2024: Chhetri picks England as favourites, hopes Southgate to be ‘more adventurous’

New Delhi, June 11 - With club football now over in the top European leagues, fans have now turned their attention to the 2024 Euros to see which of the top 24 countries in Europe takes home the ultimate prize.

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T20 World Cup: Canada’s Johnson feels New York pitch ‘levels the playing field’ against Pakistan

T20 World Cup: Canada’s Johnson feels New York pitch ‘levels the playing field’ against Pakistan

New York, June 11 - Just before they lock horns with Pakistan in a T20 World Cup match, Canada batter Aaron Johnson feels the unpredictable nature of the pitch at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York has made the clash

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‘Not many players in world as lethal as Ronaldo’, opines Sunil Chhetri

‘Not many players in world as lethal as Ronaldo’, opines Sunil Chhetri

New Delhi, June 11 - The 2024 Euros are just around the corner and just like it has been for the past two decades, the spotlight will fall on Cristiano Ronaldo who has often been hailed as Portugal’s greatest player ever.

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Indian deaf cricket team to tour England for T20I series

Indian deaf cricket team to tour England for T20I series

New Delhi, June 11 - The Indian Deaf cricket team will face England in a seven-match bilateral T20I series, starting from June 18 at The County Ground, Derby, and then moves to Kidderminster, Northamptonshire, and Warwickshire before finishing up in Leicestershire on June

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Shotgunners eye World Cup medal points in Lonato with eye on Paris berth

Shotgunners eye World Cup medal points in Lonato with eye on Paris berth

New Delhi, June 11 - A 12-member Indian squad will take aim in Lonato, Italy for the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Shotgun. The competitions will begin on Wednesday with the last final scheduled for six days later on June 18.

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Dan Hurley rejects LA Lakers coaching job, to stay with UConn

Dan Hurley rejects LA Lakers coaching job, to stay with UConn

New Delhi, June 11 - The Los Angeles Lakers' search for a new head coach continues after Dan Hurley, a top candidate, opted to remain with the University of Connecticut.

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